Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: EASC5047C

Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6132 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bill Harding

Ph:+61 3 9925 4443
Email: bill.harding@rmit.edu.au     

Amita Iyer
Program Manager
Ph: +61 3 9925 8311
Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au 

Appointment by email

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices.

This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Element:

1. Identify current resource use and environmental issues.

Performance Criteria:

1.1.Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues
1.2.Identify resources used in own work role
1.3.Measure and record current usage of resources using appropriate techniques
1.4.Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel

Element:

2. Comply with environmental regulations.

Performance Criteria:

2.1.Follow procedures to ensure compliance
2.2.Report environmental incidents to appropriate personnel

Element:

3. Seek opportunities to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Follow enterprise plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency
3.2.Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lecture
• Tutorial
• Practicals

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MSAENV272B in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

 

Week       Topics Delivered

Elements /Performance Criteria

1 Introduction and course overview. Sustainability: definitions and principles. Spheres of Sustainability: Environmental, Social, Ethical and Economic. Sustainability issues. Global warming, sea-level rise.  1.1
2 Important bodies, Acts of Parliament and Regulations in Australia, Follow professional practices and procedures to work in an environmentally sustainable manner  2.1, 2.2
3 The Environment, Climate Change and its Effects. ETS vs Carbon Tax. Reducing co2 emissions.  1.1
4

Energy Sources and Alternative Energies with regards to sustainability and emissions.

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
5

Effects of Engineering on the Environment and ESD (Ecologically Sustained Development). Effect of Mining on the environment.

Reflective Journal

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
6

Pre-Construction Planning- EMP (Env. Management Plan), Risk Assessment and Management.
Waste Management- Waste Management Hierarchy. Waste disposal and recycling. Improving environmental performances/practices and resource efficiency

Reflective Journal

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
7

Video- Sustainable Housing and Developments.

Reflective Journal

Presentation 

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,
2.1,2.2

8

Contaminants and how to store them, decontaminating sites, cleaning up spills, bunding

Reflective Journal

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 ,
2.1,2.2 
9

Drainage Control and Stabilisation

Identify any environmental hazards/risks and inefficiencies associated with drainage control and report environmental incidents to appropriate personnel recognising all aspects of cultural diversity within the workplace

Reflective Journal

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,2.1,2.2, .1,3.2 
10

Sediment Control and SW protection

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2 
11

Land Disturbance- (Erosion, Manage contaminated waterways, Dust Control)

Presentation
 

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
12

Flora and Fauna damage from building, Rehabilitation, Revegetation, Grassing

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
13

Site visit to Ceres

Presentation

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2
14

Noise and Vibration, Traffic

Presentation

Assessment 2: Test 1

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2

15

 

Litter, Air quality, road cleaning, protecting Infrastructure

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2

16

Summary and Test Preparation 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2

17

 

Assessment 3: Test 2

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2
18
 
Resit or resubmissions if granted 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1,2.2
3.1,3.2


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

None. Materials and resources will be either provided or the link to same will be provided.


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment 1: Presentation & Progress Report

Weighting towards final grade (%):20

 

Assessment 2: Assignment

Weighting towards final grade (%):30

 

Assessment 3: Final Test

Weighting towards final grade (%):50

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Presentation & Progress Report

 Assignment

Final Test

1.1

x

 x

x

1.2

x

 x

x

1.3

x

 x

x

1.4

x

 x

x

2.1

x

 x

x

2.2

 x

 x

x

3.1

 x

 x

x

3.2

 x

 x

x


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Presentation, Weeks 4-16
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10%

Assessment 2: Test 1, Week 14
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40%

Assessment 3: Test 2, Week 17
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.
 

This course is graded as Competent with grading or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MSAENV272B Elements & Performance Criteria

 MSAENV272B Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2
Presentation x x x x x x x x
Test 1 x x x x x  x  x x
Test 2 x x x x x x x x

 Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
  EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Presentation X   X   X X   X     X X X X X X
Test 1    X X  X X  X X X X X X X X X X X
Test 2 X   X X X  X         X X  X X X  

All Assessments
MSAENV272B

2 1 3 2 3 3 1 2 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 2
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third of the Element
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third but less than two-thirds of the Element
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 25 hours outside the class time.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
    • Current
    • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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